Adult Recess: Veterans' Day Weekend (Veterans FREE w/ID)

Schedule

Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Laurel Hills Park | Raleigh, NC

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Veterans, active duty, reservists, civilians, & friends, come play, laugh, and honor those who served. See you at recess!
About this Event

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Come for a friendly day of fun competition, camaraderie, and gratitude!

Let's PLAY outside one more time this year!

🏆 MILITARY vs. CIVILIANS CO-ED SPORTS!



🎈 Play All Day

Between the tug of war, obstacle course, capture the flag, and push up competitions, there's something for everyone: musical chairs, yard games, card and board games, dancing, and more.



🧺 Bring Your Picnic

Bring your own picnic food! WE WILL NOT HAVE FOOD VENDORS



💛 Why This Adult Recess Matters

Many veterans face isolation, disconnection, and loneliness after service. That disconnection makes our transition harder. It affects how we find work, build new routines, form friendships, and settle into civilian life. Without people around us, acclimating to the civilian world takes longer and costs more, mentally and physically.

The connections we build at events like this, with other veterans and with the community, help us adjust, find our footing, and know we’re not doing it alone.

Founded by one of your own. Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation, a 501(c)(3) social wellness nonprofit, was founded by a retired Marine who went through it herself and built LGSRF so no one else has to figure out civilian life alone.

LGSRF wants to say thank you by creating opportunities for veterans and the community to have fun, relieve stress, reconnect, and access valuable veteran and community resources.

For one afternoon, veterans and civilians come together through the things that make us human: play, friendly competition, laughter, and connection.



🤝 Vendor Opportunities


We're looking for vendors who are veteran-serving organizations, resources, and service providers who want to connect directly with veterans and their families.

If you provide support in:

  • Employment & career services
  • Healthcare
  • Mental wellness
  • Housing
  • VA benefits & assistance
  • Financial resources
  • Peer support
  • Community connection

We'd love to have you join us as a resource vendor.

Set up a table. Share your resources. Meet the community. Help us make sure veterans know they don't have to navigate everything alone.

If your organization serves veterans and you'd like to be a resource vendor, contact us!

ONSITE PARKING IS LIMITED: CARPOOLING AND RIDESHARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED!



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Where is it happening?

Laurel Hills Park, 3808 Edwards Mills Rd, Raleigh, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 116.42

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